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Add 20/60 and 28/75

20/60 + 28/75 is 53/75.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   20/60 = 20 × 5/60 × 5 = 100/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   28/75 = 28 × 4/75 × 4 = 112/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/300 + 112/300 = 100 + 112/300 = 212/300
5. 212/300 simplified gives 53/75
6. So, 20/60 + 28/75 = 53/75

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